Haunting their houses
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Biographers literally follow in the footsteps of their subjects, traveling to their birthplaces and visiting their haunts. They do this in the belief that a geographical setting conjures up an image of their subject, brings him alive and makes him real for them.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 1996
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Endless Naples
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Naples in Italy, which has a reputation for crime, is undergoing a major transformation. The city's museums, churches and monuments are being restored under the direction of its energetic mayor, Antonio Basolino, who is determined to alter Naples' image.
Publication Name: Travel & Leisure
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0041-2007
Year: 1997
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Over the sea to Skye
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Samuel Johnson and James Boswell traveled through the Hebrides in 1773 and enriched the world with their account of their experience. Except for the greater comfort, travel through the islands is almost exactly as they have described in their journals.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1996
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